MARCH 18, 2026 - Health care costs can feel confusing—but they don’t have to be. TRICARE uses specific terms to describe what you pay and how your benefit works. You may see these terms on your explanation of benefits after getting care. Understanding them helps you plan ahead and avoid unexpected costs. “Knowing your TRICARE cost terms takes the guesswork out of your health … [Read more...]
The Timeless Appeal of Military Collectibles and Custom Pins
MARCH 19, 2026 - Military collectibles have long held a unique place in history, bridging the gap between personal memory, national identity, and craftsmanship. Among these items, pins stand out as some of the most enduring and meaningful. Small in size yet rich in symbolism, here’s how military and custom pins continue to resonate with collectors, service members, and … [Read more...]
Manage TRICARE Prescriptions with Mobile App
MARCH 13, 2026 - Life is busy, so it’s important you have the prescriptions you need when you need them. The TRICARE Pharmacy Program, administered by Express Scripts, makes staying on top of your prescription drugs easy. How? Through the free Express Scripts Pharmacy mobile app. The app lets you locate TRICARE retail network pharmacies and securely manage your medications by … [Read more...]
Know These 6 Tips When Buying a Home
MARCH 11, 2026 - Buying a home can be quite a journey and one of the largest purchase decisions most people will ever make. Unique challenges can arise for service members, veterans and their families. To avoid home-buying pitfalls and stressful expensive regrets, here are six points to consider – before you buy: 1. Understand VA loan benefits. Why it matters: An … [Read more...]
Child Abuse Prevention Month
MARCH 10, 2026 — The Family Advocacy Program at Fort Carson will kick off Child Abuse Prevention Month with a celebration for military Families April 2, 2026, from 9:30-11 a.m. in the Army Community Service Annex, building 7492. “Child Abuse Prevention Month is a time to bring awareness to the challenges that military children may face when it comes to possible neglect and … [Read more...]